title: You get what you pay for. But double penalties, scoring issues in value-based purchasing proposal a wrinkle for some.
abstract: The CMS' new value-based purchasing program is shaping up as expected. "Comparison data on the measures is available and, in many cases, hospitals already know where they stand," says Dr. Lynn Simon, left, chief quality officer at Community Health Systems. "We're ready." Still, some have concerns about double penalties and how quality measures will be weighted.
authors.forename: Maureen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McKinney
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D005377:Financial Management, Hospital; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D058991:Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012052:Reimbursement, Incentive; D014481:United States